ICC Announces Inaugural Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy Schedule

ICC releases the Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy schedule for Rwanda 2026.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the match schedule for the inaugural Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy.

The tournament is scheduled to take place in Rwanda, beginning on April 19 and concluding on May 2, 2026.

Venue and Format of the Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy

The entirety of the event will be organized within Kigali city. All fixtures are set to be played at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium, which will utilize its two adjoining grounds to accommodate the schedule.

This venue selection ensures centralized logistics for this international Rwanda cricket tournament.

The competition features five participating nations competing for the inaugural title. The teams involved in the tournament are:

• Italy
• Nepal
• Rwanda
• United States of America
• Vanuatu

Opening Fixtures and ICC Schedule Details

According to the official ICC schedule, the opening day of the tournament features two distinct matches. Italy is set to face the host nation, Rwanda, in the first fixture. Simultaneously, Nepal will compete against the USA in the second match of the day.

Vanuatu will not play on the first day of the competition as they have been assigned a bye. Following the opening round, Vanuatu will enter the tournament to play against Rwanda.

The two-week event provides associate member nations with a platform for competitive international play.

Key Takeaways

• The inaugural Women’s T20I Challenge Trophy will be held in Rwanda from April 19 to May 2.
• Five international teams will compete at the Gahanga Cricket Stadium in Kigali city.
• The opening day features matches between Italy and Rwanda, and Nepal and the USA.